Fitness For Parents Take Your Kids With You!

New trends in fitness allow parents to exercise while spending time with their children.

Detroit, MI July 19, 2004 -- For many parents, exercise routines seem to disappear due to the demand of raising a child. Bicycle rides are replaced with car rides, while running for your health transforms into running for the wet wipes. New parents are usually struck with an immediate weight gain, often dismissing it as part of parenthood. But does it have to be? Can you prevent the parental weight gain without sacrificing time with your kids? The answer is yes, you can.

Many of us can remember our Dad coming home from work to fall asleep in his favorite recliner while Mom did crossword puzzles on the sofa. Its hard to believe that in their youth, they could have been track stars, or athletes, or have had anything to do with exercise, for that matter. This promoted an ideal within us that that was okay, and for some of us, following suit may have led to childhood obesity. "Chunky Mom plus chunky Dad often equals chunky kids," says Dr. Lynette Martin, a pediatrician. "The kids are usually modeling what they see in their parents. Parents have a huge influence on their child's activity level by modeling good exercise and eating habits." (Get Fit, http://www.messenger-inquirer.com/specialarchives/getfit/4995621.htm).

So what can we do? New trends in exercise have developed some great solutions for family fitness. One activity involves jogging or walking with the use of a jogging stroller. Jogging strollers can hold 1-3 children, and are designed to handle bumps and rough terrain for your childrens comfort. Most jogging strollers have the ability to track straight with a lockable front wheel so you can push one handed. Kids who have regularly ridden in a jogging stroller love it, and may even help push your limits with frequent requests to "Go faster!" or "Don't go home yet!" These strollers are also great for walks through the park, and when the wheels are set to swivel they become quite manuverable. A great place I've found to research and buy a jogging stroller is JoggingStroller.com (http://www.joggingstroller.com). At JoggingStroller.com, youll find real reviews from actual customers on a huge selection of jogging strollers. And if you can't decide, a helpful representative will assist you in making the purchase. Overall, it's probably one of the best buying experiences out there, internet or local.

If running or walking isn't your thing, or if you're more of a bike rider, then you might consider a bicycle trailer. Bicycle trailers are a great way to get outdoors with your kids, while exercising at the same time. Parents have found that a regular family bike ride to the park is a great alternative to driving, and the payoff is that everyone gets exercise. Children love their bicycle trailers, with places to store their toys and games, and huge viewing windows to the world around them. Parents love them because they're a safer, quality constructed alternative to the children's bike seat of the past, with room enough for three bags of groceries behind the trailer's seat. A great source for to get more information or to buy a bike trailer is BicycleTrailers.com (http://www.bicycletrailers.com). Like JoggingStrollers.com, BicycleTrailers.com offers honest and detailed reviews of the products they offer. Youll find top brands at great prices, and a knowledgeable representative to assist you via live online help or their toll free number.

Exercising while spending time with your children has never been easier, and with these great ways to promote fitness and family, its hard to believe that anyone would rather just sit around indoors anymore. So get out there and take your kids with you!

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